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Market Insights Podcast - Has the Fed just delivered a Santa rally?

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OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam joins Trader Nick to react to the Federal Reserve interest rate decision and forecasts, and the significant impact they had on financial markets. They also preview the European Central Bank and Bank of England announcements on Thursday.

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About the Author

Craig Erlam

Contributing Author at OANDA

Focusing on fundamental and technical analysis while producing macroeconomic commentary, Craig Erlam’s views have been published in the Financial Times, Reuters and the International Business Times.